Epidemiological profile of snakebites in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2001-2006
All snakebites registered in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, between 2001 and 2006 were analyzed. Of these, the snake species involved was identified in 2,431 cases, most of which were caused by Bothrops (2,347). Most victims were male (78.4%) and the age group most frequently attacked was between 20...
Main Authors: | C Machado, R Bochner, JT Fiszon |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SciELO
2012-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992012000200012 |
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